--- product_id: 47005739 title: "Pure Ocd: The Invisible Side of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder" price: "$38.23" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/47005739-pure-ocd-the-invisible-side-of-obsessive-compulsive-disorder store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Pure Ocd: The Invisible Side of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder **Price:** $38.23 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pure Ocd: The Invisible Side of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - **How much does it cost?** $38.23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/47005739-pure-ocd-the-invisible-side-of-obsessive-compulsive-disorder) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Pure O: The Invisible Side of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder follows Chrissie Hodges, a typical eight year old whose life changed drastically with the onset of symptoms from Pure OCD. Overwhelmed with confusion about her obsessions, Chrissie developed a delusion that God was punishing her with bad thoughts and behaviors because she had done something sinful. Outwardly, Chrissie was an image of perfection. She was smart, popular, athletic, and devoutly religious. On the inside, she was riddled with fear of offending God, terrified of the tortuous fear of vomiting and sexual obsessions, and consumed with mental rituals she kept hidden from the world. The shame of believing she let God down and the terrifying content of her obsessions kept her from telling anyone what she was experiencing for 12 years. At age 20, unable to maintain the façade of a normal life under the weight of a deep depression, Chrissie attempted suicide. Barely escaping death, Chrissie found the strength and hope to choose life over death. Her journey surviving a self-inflicted wound, treatment in a psychiatric hospital, and working toward recovery with Pure OCD was almost as difficult as the 12 years combined in the silence of the disorder. Review: Solace in Solidarity - Dealing with mental illness has been a huge struggle in my life. I have had difficulty with intrusive thoughts for over a decade now. It is exhausting... I stopped looking for understanding or empathy from friends and family because most people just think I am sad about something simple. I can even feel that some of them think I am just being weak. They might say something like, "Oh, I have that too," and dismiss it. I don't blame them, because I totally get why they think that way. I would too if I wasn't experiencing this myself. It does make me feel lonely though. It is hard to pinpoint the origin of intrusive and obsessive thoughts. For some it may be random, and some may be the result of serious abuse. If the story is something you can relate to, hopefully it will give you some solace in solidarity, and give you the courage to seek proper help. This is not a therapy workbook or even a guidebook. If you can relate to Chrissie's story at all, then you have basically just encountered the first step. Onto the next! Review: Excellent! - As a OCD sufferer I have never read such a clear and concise account of what it is like to have OCD. Anyone who reads this will be able to empathize with the uncontrollable nature that OCD has on the sufferer. Pure O is a hidden illness, one that the sufferer is acutely aware of at every moment, while others would never guess the horribleness of the never ending loop that OCD intrusive thoughts berate the sufferer under. This book gives homage and understanding to the sufferer, and information to all others in excellent written format. Honestly, I don't think a book on this subject or the loop thought nature of Pure O could be written better. Thank you so much Chrissie for your courage and honesty regarding the writing of this memoir. So great!!! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,074,291 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,796 in Medical Psychology Pathologies #1,851 in Anxiety #2,461 in Popular Psychology Pathologies | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 265 Reviews | ## Images ![Pure Ocd: The Invisible Side of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RneQVjXlL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solace in Solidarity *by M***. on March 10, 2018* Dealing with mental illness has been a huge struggle in my life. I have had difficulty with intrusive thoughts for over a decade now. It is exhausting... I stopped looking for understanding or empathy from friends and family because most people just think I am sad about something simple. I can even feel that some of them think I am just being weak. They might say something like, "Oh, I have that too," and dismiss it. I don't blame them, because I totally get why they think that way. I would too if I wasn't experiencing this myself. It does make me feel lonely though. It is hard to pinpoint the origin of intrusive and obsessive thoughts. For some it may be random, and some may be the result of serious abuse. If the story is something you can relate to, hopefully it will give you some solace in solidarity, and give you the courage to seek proper help. This is not a therapy workbook or even a guidebook. If you can relate to Chrissie's story at all, then you have basically just encountered the first step. Onto the next! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent! *by T***N on May 17, 2017* As a OCD sufferer I have never read such a clear and concise account of what it is like to have OCD. Anyone who reads this will be able to empathize with the uncontrollable nature that OCD has on the sufferer. Pure O is a hidden illness, one that the sufferer is acutely aware of at every moment, while others would never guess the horribleness of the never ending loop that OCD intrusive thoughts berate the sufferer under. This book gives homage and understanding to the sufferer, and information to all others in excellent written format. Honestly, I don't think a book on this subject or the loop thought nature of Pure O could be written better. Thank you so much Chrissie for your courage and honesty regarding the writing of this memoir. So great!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read this book! *by K***T on March 27, 2017* Pure OCD provides deep insights into what it's like to suffer from a brain disorder such as OCD. One of the most important messages--people who struggle with mental illness can be amazingly effective at hiding their suffering from everyone, even those closest to them. Chrissie did that from the onset of her illness when she was 8. I kept wanting her to confide is her mother or father, a teacher, SOMEONE. She never did and it made me so sad to see this little girl trying to cope all alone. We all need to realize, be as aware as we can to the suffering of others. For insights into the extremes OCD can take and into the mind of someone with it, read this book. ## Frequently Bought Together - Pure Ocd: The Invisible Side of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - "Pure O" OCD: Letting Go of Obsessive Thoughts with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Brain Lock, Twentieth Anniversary Edition: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/47005739-pure-ocd-the-invisible-side-of-obsessive-compulsive-disorder](https://www.desertcart.us/products/47005739-pure-ocd-the-invisible-side-of-obsessive-compulsive-disorder) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*